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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the hotel owner meet the train every day?
(a) To buy newspapers.
(b) To meet newcomers to town.
(c) To lure potential guests to the hotel.
(d) To pick up supplies.

2. What does the Swede do while sitting by the stove?
(a) Whittles.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Plays cards.
(d) Swears.

3. How old is Cassie?
(a) 12.
(b) She is dead.
(c) 18.
(d) 4.

4. What do the other men ask Scully after the Swede leaves?
(a) If Scully wants to play cards.
(b) If he thinks they will get snowed in.
(c) What Scully has on the supper menu.
(d) Why Scully is putting up with the Swede.

5. The Swede says that he is no __________________.
(a) Saint.
(b) Pushover.
(c) Tenderfoot.
(d) Hero.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Scully's son's name?

2. What question does the Swede ask Scully?

3. In what town is the hotel located?

4. Who is most astonished by the Swede's outrageous statements?

5. What is the name of Scully's older son?

(see the answer key)

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